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We evaluated hepatitis B and hepatitis C seroprevalence and knowledge, attitudes and practices regarding viral hepatitis in Georgia. We randomly selected 214 dental facilities. DHPs underwent face\u2010to\u2010face interviews and provided blood samples. High knowledge and practice were defined as correctly responding to 70% or more of the questions. Samples were tested for antibodies against hepatitis C virus (anti\u2010HCV) and, if reactive, for HCV RNA; total hepatitis B core antibodies (anti\u2010HBc) and, if reactive, for hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg). Specimens reactive for HBsAg were tested for antibody to hepatitis D virus (anti\u2010HDV). Among 519 participants, 6.6% and 7.9% correctly identified all HBV and HCV transmission modes, respectively. Approximately half had high knowledge scores for hepatitis B and hepatitis C. Nurses had lower odds than dentists to have high scores. While 56% agreed that the hepatitis B vaccine is essential for healthcare workers, only 23.9% reported being vaccinated. Overall, 89.4% had high practice scores; 41.6% experienced a blood splash on their face, 43.7% a needle\u2010stick injury and 20.6% an injury with a contaminated instrument. Practice scores were lower among those who had not been screened or vaccinated for hepatitis B. Among 517 blood samples tested, 0.8% were anti\u2010HCV reactive, but none had detectable HCV RNA; 12.2% were anti\u2010HBc reactive and 0.6% were HBsAg reactive. None tested reactive for anti\u2010HDV. 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